Urgently need a large mitre box

[homefromhell]

hi guys,

i've bought large plaster mould coving (7" project by 7" depth) and can't find a mitre box large enough to fit it.

I've been told to make one, but i don't have a clue...any help would be appreciated pls.

thanks

 

[merlin50]

if you don't have a clue quit while you are ahead

 

[homefromhell]

i actually do know how to make a box, but how can i accurately mark a 45 degree cut?

 

[merlin50]

 

[merlin50]

 

[merlin50]

 

[homefromhell]

Thanks merlin.

The first pictured tool looks very expensive mate. Any chance you can show me how to make the thing or would i still have to buy that?

 

[Alarm]

Try Google, or do you want us to cut it for you too?

 

[merlin50]

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand+Tools/Carpenters+Tools/d10/sd150

 

[homefromhell]

@ alarm - i'm simply wanting advice and no i don't want you to cut anything.

@ merlin - thanks mate...is this tool simple to use?

The coving i have is approx 10" (5" each way)..would this fit?

 

[merlin50]

use it to make a mitre box

 

[homefromhell]

isn't it easier if i got a cheap mitre box and used it's pre-made cuts to mark onto my new box wood?

 

[merlin50]

this is a wind up

 

[homefromhell]

merlin i'm a total noob m8...i'm not winding u up.

 

[nickdsjnk]

draw a square with equal sides (ie not a rectangle or a parallelogram) and join two corners. You now have a 45 degree angle to the sides of the square. If you cannot work out how to use this to make a mitre box I strongly suggest you put away any power tools or sharp objects and leave the job to someone else.